• Dr. Biplab Tripathy
• Subhechya Raha

Species loss is a process of extinction of species, as a result of a changed environmental condition to which the species is not suited. Loss of species or biodiversity is an important global issue. But the most concerned endeavor the mankind can make is protecting the existing species, especially those are threatened of extinction. The endangered and the vulnerable really need a keen eye, conscientious activities and effective awareness to help them survive the extreme transformation the planet is going through. The Clouded Leopard or Neofelis Nebulosa is one of the very important vulnerable species inhabiting in the North-Eastern India and other parts of South East Asia. These are the smallest of big cats and is the evolutionary link between the panthera and feline species. A clouded leopard is easily distinguished from other leopard species owing to it's very unique blotched patterned cloud like spots on it's coat, making it a victim of the poachers and illegal traders. Due to their secretive lifestyle the exact number leopards in the taxon is not precisely estimated. But the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has confirmed their declining trend of population. They are rapidly losing their habitat and becoming regionally lost due to lack of information and awareness. Thus, effective ventures are required, to understand the species and their problem before the planet regrets another species loss.

Species loss, Biodiversity, Vulnerability, Clouded Leopard, Habitat depletion, Conservation, Protection

"A Brief Study on Vulnerable Clouded Leopards of North East India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 7, page no.248-253, July-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1807756.pdf

"A Brief Study on Vulnerable Clouded Leopards of North East India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 7, page no. pp248-253, July-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1807756.pdf